Ziehm Imaging Inc Recalls
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Ziehm Imaging solo FD Mobile Fluoroscopic C-arm
During Ziehm Imaging GmbH FDA inspection, the label for the Collimator and X-ray Control panel was missing the manufacturer date as part of the identification for certified component
Ziehm Imaging will bring defect into compliance: Customer Precautions: Therefore, as there is no identifiable risk to patients, users or third parties, the manufacturer Ziehm Imaging GmbH advises customers they may continue to operate the affected device until the labeling materials can be remediated. Please alert all staff members working with the device to this notification. Remedy: 1. You will contact customers and initiate the actions to correct the failure to comply issues. 2. You will affix the identification labels to the collimator and x-ray control panel. 3. You will replace the existing user manual with one that reflects the reference images of the labels with manufacturer date. If there are any questions or concerns regarding this product safety issue, please do not hesitate to contact our National Service Team for further information at Ziehm Imaging, Inc. Toll-Free: (866) 949-4346, Fax: (866) 839-7893 or E- Mail: customerservice@ziehm.com
Ziehm Vision RFD 3D Mobile C-arm for Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging
Malfunction of the radiation-warning timer and the 3D-specific interval warning. No 5-minute timer dialogs or beeper will occur until the unit is rebooted.
Ziehm Imaging, Inc planned action to bring these defects into compliance: 1. You will contact customers and initiate a software update to correct the defects. 2. You will install the software and perform testing to ensure the software update was effective. 3. The customer notification letter which includes a statement that you will without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance. For further questions, please call (866) 949-4346.
Ziehm Vista/Vista Plus C-Arm Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System. Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging
Engineering change in 2006 resulted in a minor non-conformity of their devices. Specifically the emergency switch was changed from a standard component to just an option on the devices.
Ziehm Imaging sent an "URGENT RECALL NOTICE" letter dated November 22, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the products the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers. Customers were advised and instructed to: Your Model and Serial number can be found on the product label attached to the side of the mobile C-arm Stand. Our records indicate that your facility has one or more of the products listed above that are being used in your facility. Recall of the product was initiated because according to our manufacturing documentation, the referenced device installed at your facility was not equipped with an emergency stopping device for vertical travel of the c-arm imaging assembly. To fully comply with applicable standards the referenced device must be retrofitted with an emergency stopping device identification and label. The issue: According to our manufacturing documentation, the referenced device installed at your facility was not equipped with an emergency stopping device. To fully comply with applicable standards the referenced device must be retrofitted with an emergency stopping device. The manufacturer Ziehm Imaging GmbH advised customers they may continue to operate the affected device with caution until the correction has been carried out on-site. During this time Ziehm Imaging GmbH advises the operator to be aware of the following safety measures which may resolve the possibility of potentially hazardous situations by: " Operating the power-off switch located either on the C-arm Stand top panel or on the monitor cart " Removing the power cable from the wall outlet or, " Activate the push-buttons for reverse vertical movement and keeping the pushbutton pressed until patient /operator is no longer in the risk zone or the device stops Please alert all staff members working with the device to these potential hazardous situations, and familiarize them with all possibilities to resolve the hazardous situation
Double foot switch, type KF 2 1S/1 S-MED-AP, manufactured by the company Seute Schaltgerate. GmbH & Co. KG for Ziehm Imaging GmbH Germany, and used with Ziehm Imaging GmbH Mobile C-arm as a component thereof. Two versions were made: 2 pedal version KF 2 1S/1 S-MED-AP foot switch and 4 pedal foot switch version KF 2 1S/1 S-MED-AP This type of foot switch includes a pair of the dual foot switches assembled on a single metal bracket. The following labels may appear on the foot switch: Labeled in p
On 04/29/2011, Ziehm Imaging, Inc., Orlando, FL recalled the double foot switch, type KF 2 1S/1S-MED-AP, a component used with Ziehm Imaging GmbH Mobile C-arm due to the potential of unintentional continued activation of fluoroscopic X-ray as the foot switch may not become inactive when the pedal is released.
Ziehm Imaging, Inc., Orlando, FL sent an Urgent Recall Notice letter dated April 11, 2011, that included a return receipt request, envelope, and a reply questionnaire. to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. They also called consignees. After contact, Ziehm Imaging, Inc. shipped a replacement foot switch with instructions for the customer/end user on how to install the replacement foot switch. If no signed confirmation was received, Ziehm Imaging, Inc. visited the consignee and replaced the foot switch. Customers were asked to fax the completed response form to 866-839-7893.